Differential Equations
MTH 256 - Sec 010

MWF 1:00-1:50PM
KIDD 350
Fall 2008


Professor:

Dr. Nathan Louis Gibson  

Office:

Kidd 312

Office Hours:

MW 12:00-12:50PM

Course Website:   

http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/~gibsonn/Teaching/MTH256-010F08

Text Book:

Boyce and DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 8th ed., Wiley & Sons.

GTA:

Veronika Vasylkivska

Computer Examples

  • Download Matlab Codes

  • Software Manuals

  • Introduction to MATLAB, Numerical Methods and ODEs

    Supplements

    To be posted as we go.

    General Info

    While it may not be stated explicitly each day, students are expected to read each section to be covered before class. Questions not addressed during class time should be asked in recitation. Any questions still unanswered may be asked in office hours. Students should also take full advantage of the tutoring services provided in the MLC (Kidder 108).

    Students are responsible for any material missed due to absence.

    As preparation for this class, you should review the materials covered in MTH 251 and 252.

    There are various resources available on the Student Companion Site hosted by the text book publisher. In particular, you may want to look at the Chapter Review Sheets and Web Quizzes.

    Grades

    Grade Distribution

    Quiz 100 Points
    Midterm 100 Points
    Final 200 Points
    Total 400 Points

    Grade Scale (by percentage)

    A 93
    A- 90
    B+ 87
    B 83
    B- 80
    C+ 77
    C 73
    C- 70
    D+ 67
    D 63
    D- 60

    Homework

    Homework problems will not be collected in this course, however quiz and exam problems will be similar to homework problems. Suggested homework problems are your opportunity to practice what you have learned and to determine which areas you need to work on more before taking a quiz or exam. You are encouraged to study, and work on homework, in small groups.

    Quizzes

    There will be six quizzes during the term. The quizzes are scheduled during the recitation sessions (see Calendar). Problems will be similar to the suggested homework problems for the sections covered. Grades for quizzes will be posted on Blackboard.

    Exams

    There will be one 50 minute in-class midterm exam, on Friday, Nov 7, and a cummulative final exam on Tuesday, Dec. 9. No notes nor books are allowed; however, you may use a basic scientific calculator and a 3 by 5 inch index card with handwritten notes on both sides. No make-up midterm exams will given after the scheduled time under any circumstances. Scheduling conflicts with the final exam must be resolved in advance.

    Last updated: Wed Aug 17 16:51:58 PDT 2011